Ever since I heard that you could sled down the sand dunes at White Sands National Park in Southern New Mexico, I’ve waited ...

This underrated gem offers towering dunes, alpine forests, and star-filled skiesan unforgettable mix of adventure and beauty for all ages.

Forget your wallet—we scouted out memorable museums, lush gardens, quirky shows, and surprising activities across the region, ...

"For adventurous travelers, the possibilities are endless and include rugged hikes, surfing on a black sand beach ... cross between a mountain bike and a sled. But get there early in the morning ...

In winter, when the light returns in March, whizz on snowmobiles across the thick ... an eye-popping landscape of towering sand dunes and craggy peaks, lakes teeming with birdlife and the red ...

Kayo the husky left a trail of paw prints in the warm Sahara sand, an incongruous yet increasingly familiar sight in Mauritania. Traditionally bred as sled dogs in the far north of Siberia, huskies ...

More than 275 square miles of brilliant white sand stretch ... portion of Dunes Drive, where there is little vegetation and no cars nearby to pose a danger. The best way to sled is on a waxed ...

Pro-Tip: Bring a sled to race down the sand dunes! Where to Stay Near Big Bend National Park There are campsites for every adventuring style, from solitary areas at the end of hikes to designated ...

McCall Idaho was oddly quiet due to some wildfires in the area.

Though soft sand cannot be found at Abiquiu ... Horseback ride through the dunes, sled down the sands, or join one of the ranger program tours.